Tracking and improving workplace safety in Kentucky
Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Program
This study is looking at work-related injuries and illnesses in Kentucky to find ways to make workplaces safer, and it's for anyone interested in improving health and safety on the job.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10861711 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research program focuses on monitoring and analyzing work-related injuries and illnesses in Kentucky, which has high rates of both nonfatal and fatal occupational injuries. It aims to gather and evaluate data from various sources to identify trends and improve workplace safety through targeted interventions. The program includes specific projects like Fatality Assessment Control and Evaluation (FACE) and Drug-Associated Work-Related Injury Surveillance (DAWRIS) to conduct in-depth investigations and analyses. By disseminating findings and public health recommendations, the program seeks to enhance occupational health policies and practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include workers in Kentucky who are at risk of occupational injuries or illnesses, as well as employers seeking to improve workplace safety.
Not a fit: Patients who are not employed or are not involved in occupations with potential safety hazards may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in workplace safety and a reduction in occupational injuries and fatalities in Kentucky.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in occupational health surveillance has shown success in reducing workplace injuries through targeted interventions and data analysis.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pope, Caitlin Northcutt — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Pope, Caitlin Northcutt
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.